Occidental Ridge; 2+BR House

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Entire home hosted by Paul

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 2 baths
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The House: warm, cozy home nestled in the redwoods in West Sonoma County. Centered among forests, wineries, the Pacific coast, Russian River and great restaurants. Solar powered! EV Charger (J-1772). No pets please. Please conserve water, as we are in a drought and the well is limited.

The space
A cozy 2-BR vacation house and garden in the sunny hills just west of Occidental in Sonoma County. Also known as the "Lark Nest". A lovely architect-designed retreat, with hardwood floors, a spacious, well-lit, open living/dining area and high ceilings. Large windows above the beautiful wood mantle bring the trees into the room. Front and rear decks offer sun and shade; rock walls create a beautiful, rustic terraced garden with a stone patio, surrounded by redwoods and oaks.

On Coleman Valley Road, the locals' favorite scenic route to the coast, Close to forests, famous nurseries, Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, great restaurants, quaint shops, local farmers' market, great hiking. Short drive (or ride) to ocean beaches, the Russian River and wineries. Great cycling—on the Tour of California and Grand Fondo route. High end road bike rentals available.

The area flourishes with great local food, wine, beer, bread, music and art.

Sleeps 4-6; Full kitchen, fireplace, cable TV, DVD, wi-fi internet, gas grille (BBQ), washer and dryer. Master Bedroom with queen bed, 2nd bedroom with full size (double) bed, full size futon in study. Two full baths, one with large tub/shower, one with shower. Towels and linens provided.

This is a legal vacation rental with a Sonoma County transient occupancy permit


The Occidental and west Sonoma County area blends awesome natural beauty with exquisite cultural amenities. This area flourishes with great local food, wine, beer, bread, music and art. Lush redwood forests surround creeks and the Russian River, Which flow to the stunning Pacific Ocean. A feast for the senses.

Limited public bus service to Russian River area, Sebastopol, and Santa Rosa.

Great base for cyclists exploring the many beautiful roads and trails. High end bike rentals available.

I'm available via email, messaging, and phone, but the guests have the house to themselves. I might meet them at the house.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
TV with standard cable
EV charger
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Private patio or balcony

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Where you’ll be

Occidental, California, United States

Redwoods, Ocean Beaches, Russian River, natural beauty. Quaint artistic small towns, wineries, great restaurants. Beautiful hiking and cycling.

Hosted by Paul

  1. Joined in April 2012
  • 156 Reviews
  • Superhost
Musician and Retired Mechanical Engineer, cyclist, environmentalist and climate activist. I love to ride my road bike through beautiful Sonoma County, and my mountain bike too. I play guitar and a little keyboard.

I love my vacation rental house; I built it for myself and it is special to me. I want others to enjoy it since I'm not currently living there. The location is in the heart of the beautiful, redwood-forested, artistic west county, close to the ocean, Russian River and wineries.
Musician and Retired Mechanical Engineer, cyclist, environmentalist and climate activist. I love to ride my road bike through beautiful Sonoma County, and my mountain bike too. I…

Co-hosts

  • Michele

During your stay

I'm close by and available by cell phone, email, messaging. Otherwise, guests have private use of the house.

Paul is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.
  • Response rate: 90%
  • Response time: within a day
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Things to know

House rules

Check-in: After 3:00 PM
Checkout: 11:00 AM
No smoking
No pets
No parties or events

Health & safety

Airbnb's COVID-19 safety practices apply
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

Cancellation policy